March 06, 2003 - Msg 12491:
There's just one word for that, Romeena, to coin a phrase from "another tv show"(I think. I guess it could be from TAGS, but I think it is from Mama's Family, I forgot where it was from at the moment.) Or maybe it's three words.
"In...grati...tude!"

-Sterling HolobyteMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12492:
You are so right, Sterling. --RomeenaMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12493:
The thing that makes this young man so puzzling, though, is that he seems to be so sincere, and apparently does not see the inconsistencies in his position. He's not a bad kid - he just doesn't "get it". Are those countries the same? Do they just not "get it"? --RomeenaMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12494:
Hey All, I was walking by on my way to work and thought I'd say hello. Hope all ya'll are well and hope you have a fantastic, Mayberry kinda day.

Ed SawyerMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12495:
Thanks, Ed. We wish you the same. --RomeenaMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12496:
Perhaps it would help if someone pointed out to them that if we have to support this endeavor alone, and especially if we have to try to repair whatever damage Saddam manages to inflict upon us, we're not going to have the funds to help them next time they come crying to us, nor will we have the troops to defend them if they find themselves under attack. I doubt they'd understand, though, and would be crying into their fine wines when help isn't forthcoming. --RomeenaMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12497:
Of course they would, Romeena. Boy, then we'd really have everyone hating us. ...For different reasons.

That Ed's a nice fellow! He's always just kind of "happy" isn't he?
You don't suppose he's been visiting Briscoe Darling JR a little much, do you? We should warn him, ...Moderation! Those squeezins are potent!
-Sterling HolobyteMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12498:
Well, you know the old saying -- "No good deed goes unpunished." We try to help them, and they end up hating and resenting us. Go figure. --RomeenaMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12499:
Sterling, now you tell me! Every time I see Briscoe Darling, he keeps giving me a drink of something. I had no idea is was squeezins (although I felt like I had drunk a shot of Kickapoo Joy Juice when it went down). I've heard about these squeezins from the porch. Now I know! Well, you live and learn. Take care all.

Asa - is it alright if I am the fizz in the Dt. Mt. Dew? Knew you wouldn't mind the substitution there!

Hello Ed - have you been diversifying lately? And Sterling - nice to see you too and
the colorful porchsters. . .pink, blue, green - how springy on this dreadful Indiana gray day. No school today - ice / sleet closed us. That makes day 12 (I think) of being closed.

Suppose to be nice tomorrow - boy we could use nice weather - it would make everyone feel better.

Well - take care ya'll - keeping fizzing for Asa and hugs for ya'll.

Wish Dixie would reappear and tell us more lovelorn stories! That girl must be busy, busy, busy!

homemakerMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12501:
Yea, homemaker, I miss Dixie Belle too. Hope she reappears when spring comes. Asa, it makes me proud to think I'm fizz in yer pepsi! I love Pepsi. Although I always drink the caffeine free variety cuz caffeine keeps me up at night. I'm procrastinatin' on work today. Even cleaned my closet this mornin'. Better get to it! as Aunt Bee the warden would say. Have a Mayberry Day! Think Spring!!
Charlotte TuckerMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12502:
Hey folks! I am just so amazed and grateful that my ankle is no longer tingling and burning. I have not one twinge. I know you were folks are praying and I know that God has allowed me to heal and claim this blessing and I ain't letting go. "The prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (You can bet your bottom dollar Calvin Coolidge didn't say that, originally.)
I want to thank you all for those prayers. I am rebuking any further problems with this ankle. I feel so free. I can't remember the last time I haven't had this annoyance. I imagine it's been over 8 years. You can not imagine how great it feels. Thank the Lord!

Well I am in the mood for pot roast. It's cold and nasty here today and something warm and hearty sounds pretty good.

Grandpa Harvey is coming home from the hospital today. He had been on a heart medicine for a while and it worked, but messed up his thyroid, so they took him off. I guess they decided it was worth keeping him on. He has a defibulator inside his heart and it went off 8 times the day they hospitalized him. Didn't look good, but our God is an awesome God and He is sending Grandpa home with Grandpa.

Well I will run for now. Gotta go check my email and see what dumb thing I have said that has Trevor in hysterics today.

fun girlMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12503:
Hello all! Went for a check-up today. I got some good numbers. I'm a little over weight. My BP is 130/80. I had some blood work done. No. It aint 100 proof. Lol! It should be okay. Prayers for all.

hmMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12505:
Afternoon Y'all! Was told today by one of my darlin' 3 year olds that I was a "mean old woman!" Oh,these kids this week! Makes me wanna crawl under my rock and stay there!
Looks like rain (with T-storms) here,so I'd better get off the computer.Y'all take care of yourselves and have a good evening! P.S. Hey Asa,can I be the fizz in your Diet Dr. Pepper? My favorite beverage (outside of Briscoe's squeezins) is sweet tea,but it don't have no fizz! Hmmm...wonder if it'd fizz if I added some squeezins to it? Ha Ha
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possum under a rockMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12506:
Evenin' porch!
Charlotte TuckerMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12507:testMarch 06, 2003 - Msg 12508:
You know, possum, you raised a question that I've often wondered about. Wonder what fizzy tea would taste like? I love the fizz in Pepsi, and Huckleberry Smash and the like, but I'm not sure how it would work in tea. Wish somebody would make some - it just might be a big hit! Yeah, but it might not.

Have a great evening, folks! Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena

March 06, 2003 - Msg 12509:
Well, drat! I just tried to go to Sarah's chatroom, and it wouldn't open. Just got the little gray box that usually comes up and you wait for Java to load, but this time it said something about Exception: Java.lang. Etc.... Anyway, I gave up. Guess I'll try again later.

You know, all this fizz talk has me all bubbling over with delight! Hee hee ha ha...eh ...oh well, so it wasn't that funny.
But it did make me think about how much I love pickle juice! Does anyone else? There was nothing better than coming in on a hot day, opening the refrigerator, opening the jar of pickles, and guzzling the pickle juice! Course, my Mom wondered why her pickles were always drying out, but it was just so good!
Oh, but we were speaking about fizz, weren't we?! Well, later on I tried making my own concoction of pickle juice mixed with club soda. I was going to call it Pickle Pop and for a slogan I was going to use "Get Pickled!" I had high hopes for Pickle Pop. This was after Pickle Chips had come out(I love them too!).
Well, the club soda/pickle juice thing didn't work too well together; tasted pretty bitter, so I kind of gave up on the Pickle Pop idea(for now). I still love pickle juice though!
Have a good night, Mayberry!
-Sterling "pick-less?" HolobyteMarch 07, 2003 - Msg 12513:
Or the juice from the Valasic mild banana pepper rings. YUM! I know it sounds wierd, but its gooood. Just talking about it now is twanging my buds. Another tip I have picked up is I take baby carrots and put them into the jar after the pepper rings are gone and in a couple days you have some delicious pickled carrots. YUMMY.

Off to the dentist in the morning to get that pesky chipped tooth fixed. Oh boy, just can't wait. NOT! The Darling Boys and Charlene are here for the week. They will be here tomorrow night for dinner. Hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. How nutritious and delicious.

Well, gonna hit the ironing board. And speaking of ironing boards, one night I woke up in the hospital and the pain medicine was doing strange things to my head. I was convinced that I was laying on an emory board. (Boy I must have really shrunk) It sounds funny now, but I was afraid to move for fear that I would fall off. It was scarry. It was what I perceived to be
reality at that time and in that place. Wow, I really have made progress. Thank you Jesus!
fun girlMarch 07, 2003 - Msg 12514:
That's not funny, yet it is. I can just see you lying on an emory board, fun girl! Sterling, I'm sorry I love pickles but that pickle juice thing is sick. And fun girl, I don't know what on earth banana pepper rings are but it don't sound like nothing I want touchin' my carrots. What do you think, sugarplum? Boo, that was a great quote...tall, dark, and a door prize! You're gettin' almost as good at quotes as Hazel!
Have a Mayberry Day everybody! Hey to Asa, Ed Sawyer, possum, homemaker, briscoe, mary wiggins, ellen brown, salty, and anyone else I missed. Prayers for Ro and travel mercies for Mavis. Where's Clara? Happy? Mrs. Wiley? Miss Ellie? and Tom?
CharlotteTuckerMarch 07, 2003 - Msg 12515:
Good Morning All, just got back from breakfast at the diner and wanted to come by the proch. Hope all ya'll are well. Charlotte thanks for the "Hey". Take care all and have a great Mayberry kinda day.
P.S. I'm still recovering from Briscoe's squeezins.

There you will find information on bottled pickle juice, as a beverage. I like pickle juice, too, and have bought this product at the local Tom Thumb grocery. It's really pretty good, especially when very cold, and it is dill flavored, not sweet.

I'm planning to make the Toad in the Hole dish tonight, unless someone calls and offers me a better deal, like happened the other night. I'll let you all know how it turns out. Hope I do it right!

Got all my labs and Xrays done this morning, have to be at the hospital at 9:30 on Monday. I'd appreciate it very much if you dear folks will keep the prayers coming. I'll admit to some real apprehension about this thing, but I'm going to leave it with the Lord and spend a peaceful weekend.

Sugarplum isn't too sure what she thinks about putting perfectly good baby carrots into pickle/pepper juice, but says she's willing to try anything. She also says hey! --Romeena

March 07, 2003 - Msg 12520:
How's about some pickle juice mixed in with some vicks and add some fizz to kick it up a notch "BAM" (my best Emeril impersonation)? You could pour it over your Toad in the Hole dish Ro. Except I don't happen to like my main dish concealed in a heavy sauce. LOL
You got them prayers Romeena. We are all very much praying for good things hon. Keep a good thought and trust in the Lord. I just know all will be well.

March 07, 2003 - Msg 12523:
Prayers for you Romeena.Keep the faith and know that we are all wishing you the best.
Love to all!
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possum under a rockMarch 07, 2003 - Msg 12524:
Whoa! Thanks for the link, Romeena! I'm gonna have to get me some of that! I have to admit, it looks kind of scary in those bottles, kind of like a urine sample. But hey, Mountain Dew looks like that and I drink that too!
You can have my extra prayers for giving me that link Romeena, and like Possum said, we are wishing you the best! Have a nice weekend.
-Sterling HolobyteMarch 07, 2003 - Msg 12525:
Oh gross! I was gonna try some pickle juice but that last visual just ruined it for me, Sterling. Long time ago when I worked night shift at the hospital (on those rare nights that we were not busy) a nurse friend of mine used to put apple juice in a specimen cup and freak out the new nurses by taking a sip and saying things like, "she has sugar in her urine". Worked every time. You shoulda seen the looks of horror! We came up with some very creative things to do on those slow nights, let me tell you. I'll bet Ro has some of those stories, too, if she wants to share them.

I am praying for you, Ro, be sure of that. God's peace keep you and may you have joy even in these trying times.

Later, Friends.

BooMarch 07, 2003 - Msg 12526:
Are ya'll real, real sure that Bush is doing the right thing? I think I need a little reassurance because I have a Democratic, liberal Dad who keeps trying to fill my head with how dangerous Bush is. He says it isn't worth it to him (Dad) to risk the lives of his grandsons to go over there and take care of Saddam. I think I know what I believe but could use some good, Christian opinions. I want to believe that Bush is sincere and really a Christian but I have to admit I don't trust any politician. Ya'll set me straight, okay?March 07, 2003 - Msg 12527:
Oh, that was me, Boo.March 07, 2003 - Msg 12528:Boo, I'm certainly no political authority, but I truly believe that our president is sincere and is doing what needs to be done. I, too, have a grandson in the Army, and yet I still feel that we need to control the threat on Iraqi soil, before we have to try to control it on our own. Saddam has had no hesitation to gas, torture and murder his own citizens, even some members of his own family. Why would he stop at doing even worse to others, including us? I'm old enough to remember WW2, and if the US hadn't stepped in then and defended England and yes, even the French, we'd all be speaking German today.

The war was horrible, and many American lives were lost. The sad fact is that it would have ended much sooner, with much less loss of life, if we had entered it earlier than we did. Everyone tried to convince themselves that Hitler was just a loud-mouthed bigot, and that we should stay out of Europe's troubles. It wasn't until the tanks actually rolled into Poland, and reports of Hitler's ghastly death camps began to surface, that we realized we had to do something. England, thank God, hasn't forgotten. That's why they're backing us today. France, unfortunately, has a short memory.

There are those who say this whole thing is about oil. Well, to some extent, it is, but that's not the whole story. Besides, the very ones who throw that accusation around are the same ones who would cry the loudest when their SUV wouldn't run anymore. Those things don't run on coal, you know!

The oil question aside, this is also about human rights, women's rights, and protecting the innocent thousands who are under the life-and-death control of an evil, vicious man and his equally evil regime. The only thing that has kept him from spreading and extending that regime into neighboring countries is the fear that we will not tolerate it. If he begins to suspect that we're just rattling sabers and are not willing to actually engage him, there's no telling what he will do. There is no pacifying him. As the saying goes, "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." He has enjoyed absolute power, and he is absolutely corrupt.

Well, enough. One of these days I'll tell you how I REALLY feel! Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena March 07, 2003 - Msg 12529:
Hey, it's me again! I just finished a supper of Toad in the Hole. Yep, I did it. I made it, using the recipe provided earlier by bulbsnatcher. Guess what? It's good! There's some left, so if anybody wants to come by and sample it, come on. I'll be up late.

It's an unusual dish, and I'm sure there are many variations, but it's quite good. I used some little uncooked sausages, which did cook through as the dish baked, but next time I may try it with the Little Smokies. I love them, and I think their flavor would be great. The ones I used were a bit sage-y for my taste. Still, it was good. I probably wouldn't choose it over a good chicken fried steak, but that's true of many dishes.

The onion gravy that the recipe mentions was a bit of a puzzler, so I just improvised. I melted some butter in a small skillet, sliced a fresh onion into it, and sauteed the onion until it was nicely brown. Then stirred in a Tbsp of flour to make a roux. When the flour had browned, I added a can of Campbell's French onion soup slowly, stirring to make a smooth gravy. A half can of water made it just right. You just spoon it over the Toad in the Hole. BTW, I see where the name comes from. The little sausages sort of poke one end up through the bread-like pudding (don't know what else to call it), like a little toad looking up out of a hole in the ground. The recipe makes four generous servings.

Well, so much for toads in holes. As I said, it was tasty, and I'll probably make it again. Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena March 07, 2003 - Msg 12530:
Romeena....that sound so good, and it was just grand reading about you making it! You are truly a jewel! Uh....yeah....I'll take some of that. Sniff...sniff....smells GOOD! I have a really high "high water mark" so stop me before I eat it all! :-) Love and prayers...-BulbsnatcherMarch 07, 2003 - Msg 12531:
Well, Sterling, on your pickle juice, whew .... more power to ya, hon. There is definitely something really good about you likin' that stuff...if things get really bad and you need work, you can always go to work as a brine tester in a pickle factory. I reckon most of the rest of us will just have to go to work in a Vicks factory. We won't see so well, but we'll feel better. -BulbsnatcherMarch 08, 2003 - Msg 12532:
I just had to pop in here on this conversation.. Sterling.. I absolutely love pickle juice. I'll drink it and olive juice too. Thought I was the only person that did that. You gotta try those claussen pickles.. the ones that come refrigerated? They are the best pickle you'll ever eat. And they dont taste like Kerosene either lol. Prayers for ya Ro.. and all the ones that need them tonight. Love ya's-- Salty DogMarch 08, 2003 - Msg 12533:
Thanks for your opinions, Ro. I feel sure you are right. My dad and I disagree on many things and have for many years! I respect him, but it's hard to have any respect for his opinions sometimes. He is very anti-semetic for some reason, which may have something to do with his views. Who knows? He is very different than ANYONE else in the family. He served in the Navy during WW2 and served as judge and mayor in the town I am from so you would think he would be of a different mind, but he is really "out there" in his thinking and gets worse with age. God help him. He doesn't like Jews or Christians much, it seems. He tolerates my beliefs but wants to argue with me about it and can't understand how anyone can be so "dumb" as to believe the bible was inspired (he thinks it was written, "by a bunch of jews" and we fell for it). So, over the years I have stopped talking to him about it and have chosen just to pray. I can't change him, already tried that. Only God can show him the truth.

Well, I am going back to bed.

"You can run up an alley and holler 'FISH'!"-Gomer to Barney after getting a ticket for a U-turn.

BooMarch 08, 2003 - Msg 12534:
GoodMorning Porch, I have my Granddaughter this week end. We have a lot planned. Love and Prayers to all (((((((HUGS))))))))

Ellen BrownMarch 08, 2003 - Msg 12535:
Mornin' Y'all! Hard to type when I'm applauding what Romeena posted concerning the Bush/Saddam thing.Well said,Ro! I'm certainly not pro-war-I pray for peace,but I feel we have to do this thing.Remember 9-11 and know that Saddam is capable of doing the same,or worse (hard to imagine anything worse,I know) things to our country.Enough said,ain't trying to start a big moulage here!
Well,I'm off to Mt.Pilot to get my hair cut. A possum's gotta look good too,ya know! Y'all have a good day!
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possum under a rockMarch 08, 2003 - Msg 12536:
Just heard something horrible- CNN reports that a mother ordered her 3 children to unbuckle their seatbelts,then she proceeded in driving over a California cliff.Killed her,children are fighting for their lives.Prayers for those kids.Going to see what's posted on CNN.com about this.How tragic.
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possum againMarch 08, 2003 - Msg 12537:
Hello all! Hey Homemaker, I don't know if the "juice" helped. But it shore don't hurt none. Hey Ed, Try putting a buckeye in your pocket. That may cure your hangover. Lol! Hey Asa, When is the season gonna start. Me, my glove and bat are ready to go. Happy day and prayers for all.

Briscoe Darling Jr.March 08, 2003 - Msg 12538:
Good afternoon porch!
I thought I might chime in about the possibility with war in Iraq. I have heard recently about a liberal politician in London, England, who recently returned from a trip to the middle east. She has taken a lot of grief there, for supporting Tony Blair's views, especially because she is a considered liberal. I found a link to an article in the times on line that I thought may be informative. I don't know if this link will work but you could copy and paste it in your address bar. Here it is www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,635-592766,00.html I stated before, I am a peace loving person, and personally, I abhor conflict. Unfortunately, even peace loving people like myself must sometimes take a stand that is uncomfortable, but I believe that Saddam is a very evil man, and left unchecked, he IS a threat to all the world, and especially the U.S. I hope I haven't offended any one, I just thought I would throw my opinion out there.

How's about a tune like "Dance 'Til Your Stockin's Are Hot and Ravelin' ". True...that'n makes me cry, but we could use a little music around here. This porch is gettin' a might depressing today and too realistic! HahahhaMarch 08, 2003 - Msg 12540:
Sorry if I depressed anyone. I seem to have a talent for bringing up difficult subjects. I guess I think of the porch as a real place because it is made up of real people and these are the kinds of things I discuss with real people. If everyone wants to keep things light, just say the word. Just know when I am thinking about something or have questions, I value the opinions of the people I respect. Thanks for listening!

BooMarch 08, 2003 - Msg 12541:
But... I should have added that this may be a place for some of you to come and get away from the stress and find comfort and maybe I should keep it light. Sorry to those of you who may be feeling worse for joining the porch today.

Briscoe Darling Jr.March 08, 2003 - Msg 12543:
Hey, great music there, buddy! Boo...of course the porch is a place for you to say what ya want, and you are very very loved here! I will tell you....it was ME that posted that remark, but I didn't mean it like I guess it must have sounded. Even worse, I forgot to "sign". I wouldn't hurt you for anything! I was just trying to pep things up a little and make a joke. It was obviously a bad one, and I apologize very sincerely if it hurt you. (((BOO))) Please forgive me. I'll be more careful. I keep messing up on here it seems, but I'm learning. I love reading your posts and your sweet comments. BDJ....please play a special one dedicated to my awful behavior, "Dirty Me, Dirty Me, I'm Disgusted With Myself."

You are a dear, Boo....again, I'm so sorry, sweetie. What I meant came out ALL wrong.

Love and prayers to all,

-Bulbsnatcher

"You see this great big foot? How does this foot....ALL of it....fit in MY mouth?"March 08, 2003 - Msg 12544:
As for those countries who disagree with the direction President Bush is going, I wonder how they would feel if it was their twin towers that were demolished and their people who were killed, and their Pentagon wrecked. I reckon then they would be singing out of the other side of their mouth. Just a thought.

Went to a church banquet in a neighboring town tonight. Saw a friend from high school. We had the best time laughing and talking about old friends.

Take care friends. It was 68 degrees here today and wonderful. It has dropped quite a bit since the sun went down now and it's almost down right cold again.

fun girlMarch 09, 2003 - Msg 12545:
Bulbsnatcher, you are so sweet! You didn't hurt my feelings at all, but thank you for being so concerned. It has happened a few times before that people have mentioned keeping it light and I started to feel guilty like maybe I was spoiling the porch for some of you wonderful people. Please don't feel badly, there was certainly no offense taken. I am really sorry if I came across in a harsh way. I think all of you are the greatest (and that means you, Bulb)! Please, for my sake, don't be so hard on yourself, Dear One.

Well, we had a beautiful, spring-like day here in South Texas. I love to see spring in the air with all the wildflowers. My baby girl has the sweetest little spring dresses hanging in her closet that she couldn't wear all winter. I am one who likes to dress little girls in pastel, girly dresses with lacy socks and patent shoes. I like for my girl to look like a girl (it's so much fun!).

My dear husband took me out on a date tonight and we had a nice time. The older he gets, the sweeter he gets. I am so thankful for him.

Hope all of you have a wonderful day tomorrow. Remember the Lord and be thankful, friends. Ro, I am still praying for you, most of all. Just know that we will be thinking of you through the days and are with you in spirit as you go into the hospital on Monday. You are one in a billion! Keep the faith, sister.

BooMarch 09, 2003 - Msg 12547:
Good Sabbeth porch, we take Ana home this eveing, today we are going to preachin with my brother and sister-in-law then lunch with them, then come home for a few hours then it will be time to take our baby back to her Mama. I miss her so much when we take her home, my xdaughter-in-law is in one of her moods again and won't let me see my other 2 granddaughters, we still have their christmas gifts, she wont even let me give them their gofts and she say's it's me not her, I've tried since November to see them, the last time was in October, I getr to see them for about 6 months then she will say I did or did not do what I was suppose to and I just can't satisfie that her I really do not understand, I love the girls and I know they love me too, but what can I do. I really have done every thing her and her new husband has told me, except for one thing, when the girls ask if their dad loves them I assure them he dose. and he really does ,( but she makes it so hard for anyone to see them.) I don't tell the girls that. They are just little dolls, they look so much like their daddy. She ont let me call them and now her husband wont let them have my emails, they said I wasn't trying hard enough to see the girls. Honest I've done every thing the man and women told me to except that one thing, they wanted me to say that their daddy didn't love them. and that just isn't ture. I miss them so, they are both soccer players and they are good, pray for us all, I only want whats best for the Girls. ((((HUGS)))))
Ellen BrownMarch 09, 2003 - Msg 12548:Ellen Brown, have you spoken to a lawyer? There are laws protecting the rights of grandparents in situations such as yours. It's quite possible that the court would set visitation guidelines and order her to let you see them. Check it out, honey, and see what you can learn. Once you're sure you're on solid ground, you could tell her what you plan to do if she forces you, and give her one more chance to play fair. Then if she doesn't, you can go on to court. You have rights, girl. I know lawyers are expensive (I know I couldn't afford one), but there's always Legal Aid if you need them. Sugarplum says hey! --RomeenaMarch 09, 2003 - Msg 12549:
Hey, Romeena, Asa, somebody....anybody.....is somebody around on the porch right now who could e-mail me or get on AOL IM? I've noticed something for sale on eBay, and I really don't think it's represented exactly right. Kind of in a dilemma as to what I should do...sure could use some help! I'm kinda leaning toward doing nothing, but that's not right either. -BulbsnatcherMarch 09, 2003 - Msg 12550:Boo...I'm so very glad everything is okay...I have to admit, I was worried. I've felt a black cloud over my head until I read your sweet post above. Thanks for understanding, and I've ALMOST got this shoe out of my mouth...just a couple of more tugs ought to do it. The neighbors are taking shifts on helping, and another group should be coming along here after they get home from church. I think there are several guys that are going to help this time, so hopefully, they can finish wedging it out of my mouth. It seems to be hung on a molar. :-)

Romeena our prayers will be with you tomorrow and for the days to come, as will our thoughts. I wish you could take a laptop in there with ya....we'd sure be e-mailing you! :-)

-Bulbsnatcher

March 09, 2003 - Msg 12551:
Mornin' Y'all.Ellen,I sure hope you get that situation straightened out.Don't seem right somehow,not being able to see your grandkids.Best of luck with that.
Romeena,just want to say again that I will be praying for you and hoping for the best.Stay strong and "Trust in the Lord with all your heart ... and He will direct your path."
I visited a new Russell Stover candy outlet yesterday-talk about de-lish! Bought a few boxes of goodies and I'm gonna leave one on the Porch for y'all,so enjoy!
" They're all hard centers.Hope your teeth will take 'em."

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possum under a rockMarch 09, 2003 - Msg 12552:
Sneak...sneak...sneak....peeking around the corner....sneak...sneak...sneak....got one! MMMmmmmm! Goooooood! Sneak...sneak... sneak.... run run run! Hehehe
-Bulbsnatcher (Candysnatcher)March 09, 2003 - Msg 12553:
Sorry for ruining your appetite for pickle juice, Boo. But you could still try some and while you're drinking it, keep thinking to yourself, "this is NOT urine, this is NOT urine." Maybe that would help! :)
Salty, glad to have another pickle juice lover on the porch! I've been getting some weird looks around here lately.

Ellen Brown, that xdaughter-in-law of yours ought to be ashamed of herself! If she tries to get YOU to tell the kids that their daddy doesn't love them, imagine what she's been telling them about him herself! She's using her kids in her anger at her ex-husband, and that's the worst thing a parent(of either sex) can do to the kids! That's pathetic!
Sorry, but that sort of thing just gets me riled!! Hope you find the strength to get through trying times like these.
-Sterling HolobyteMarch 09, 2003 - Msg 12554:
Thank goodness my mama and daddy never played games that put us girls in the middle. In fact, they both wanted us to know that the other one loved us alot.

Ro- I will be praying for you tomorrow and I know that the Lord will be guiding the surgeons hands. Just remember, "I know the plans I have for you, plans for good and not evil. Plans to give you hope and a future." JEREMIAH

fun girlMarch 09, 2003 - Msg 12555:
Hey Romeena,
I bought some "green bananas" for ya! I am going to leave them here on the porch for ya. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

And to the rest of you porchsters...have a great Mayberry Day!
Mary WigginsMarch 09, 2003 - Msg 12556:
Howdy Porch. Hope all is well for everyone.
Like everyone else here I would like to add my thoughts and prayers to go with you these coming days Romeena. I just have this feeling that all will be well for you. Please take comfort in the mant friends you have here pulling for you.
Sorry I wasn't here to help you bulb. Doggone it!
Sorry that your situation is bad to Ellen. I think Romeenna gave you some good advice though. Try a leg a lamb.
Hey Mary Wiggins.
Hey everyone else.
Oh and Briscoe, we can start practice again as soon as you want. It's definetly ball weather now.

Ellen, I really feel for you. It must be terrible to be in your situation. I can't imagine your ex-daughter-in-law would do something like that to her children (must have been a really messy divorce). I agree, find out what can be done legally.

Gotta go ....

BooMarch 10, 2003 - Msg 12559:
Morning porch. It's Monday already? My, where did the weekend go?
I hope you all have a great Monday and a great week. Prayers for all that need them.

AsaMarch 10, 2003 - Msg 12560:
I think the weekend went up in smoke. I kinda half fell off the "stop smoking wagon". *Sigh* I guess I'll see if I can catch up with it and get back on. Getting tired of these urges to smoke--thinking about giving up the fight.

Just thinkin' about all of you folks this morning and wanted to drop in to say "hi". I guess Romeena is getting ready to go to the hospital right now. I'm praying very hard for her, and I know all you precious folks are too.

Brrr.....COLD this morning on the way to work! Whoever opened the gate and let Old Man Winter back in, shame on you!

Sorry I didn't keep things very Mayberry here this morning....just disgusted with the bump in the road knocking me almost completely off my wagon. Now I'm all bruised up! Maybe I oughta try some Vicks...think that could help me quit?

Ellen....I hope things improve for you and those children. That's a really sad, awful situation. Such sick, selfish people - I just don't understand.

-BulbsnatcherMarch 10, 2003 - Msg 12561:
The only news I know
the only news i know
is bulletins all day
from immortality.
the only shows i see,
tomorrow and today,
perchance etemity.
the only one i meet
is God,- the only street,
existence; this traversed
if oter news there be,
or admirabler show--
i'll tell it you.

tom

March 10, 2003 - Msg 12562:
Good Morning Porch, just wanted to stop by and say "Hey". I hope all of ya'll had a great weekend. Hang in there Bulbsnatcher. Don't let one little set back stop you from moving forward. Back to work for me...I'm diversifying. Have a Mayberry kinda day all.

March 10, 2003 - Msg 12565:
Hi Teresa! Hi Ed! And everyone!
I hope Romeena is doing ok.
Bulbsnatcher, please don't give up! Everyone makes mistakes. Don't give up the whole war just because you lost a little battle.
-Sterling HolobyteMarch 10, 2003 - Msg 12566:
Looks like I missed lots of lively conversations about war, Vicks, and pickle juice! Haven't even had time to get totally caught up. I got a busy one ahead of me.
Charlotte Tucker checkin' in!March 10, 2003 - Msg 12567:
That's right. You know the old saying, "It's not the falling down that matters, but the getting up again.". We all fail many times at things but we aren't a failure till we quit.

I heard a dr. say that some people would rather die than change their diets and I thought about smokers and how hard it must be to quit. Nobody would really want to go on smoking with the health risks involved, but the terrible urge to smoke makes it so hard to stop. I have the same problem with not eating right. I do well and then fall off the wagon but as long as I can keep climbing back on, I will. Don't give up, Honey, we care too much about you.

BooMarch 10, 2003 - Msg 12569:
Good evening all - good to see you Teresa. It is cold here too.
Just thought I would share a lively discussion we had yesterday in the car -(remember I have a 5 & 6 year old - boys, that is). They were fighting over who they liked best in the BRADY BUNCH!
Thought that was kind of neat. They know the whole lineup after the Beav, Andy, Greg and Marcia (Marcia, Marcia) and then the FONZ. They keep asking where Richie is because these are the later episodes where he is off in the military. Too cute!
Oh well -

BIG BIG SMILE!! Your support and encouragement is so heartwarming. I just hope I don't lean on all of you precious folks too hard for a pick-me-up, but I tell you -- you just never let me down! I will keep fighting this horrible addiction thanks to all of you, and I hope some time soon, I will win. You are right, Boo...it is very hard to quit for some folks. In my case, I have the actual severe physical dependency on the nicotine, and then I have the dependency of something to do with my hands. Well, if I can stop my whining and get down there with them spiders....oh..uh....I mean concentrate on quitting, then I can win!

I went to eat at Cracker Barrel this evening....I just love that place! They had their great big fireplace going.....just beautiful! I came real close to ordering one of their breakfasts....it just seems so heartwarming, but I had meatloaf instead. Oh...I sat in the non-smoking section too, so that's a start, huh? :-)

Boo...I join you in prayer for Romeena...I think all of us do. She is such a dear. I hope she can feel our love and thoughts are with her.

Hugs to all! (HUGGY HUGGY!)

-Bulbsnatcher

March 10, 2003 - Msg 12571:
BDJ.......I don't know how in the world I missed ya buddy, but thanks for the kind words and for playing my request. You're just the cats! :-)

Ed SawyerMarch 11, 2003 - Msg 12574:
Hello all!How is everybody? You are welcome Bulbsnatcher. I'm always ready to put a smile on someone's face. Have a great day all!

Briscoe Darling Jr.March 11, 2003 - Msg 12575:
Afternoon Y'all. Was wondering about Romeena and how she made out.Guess she'll make it back to the Porch when she's able.
Hope everyone is doing fine...love to all!
*****SMILES*****
possum under a rockMarch 11, 2003 - Msg 12576:
I've been thinking about Romeena too. I think she said she would be in a few days, so they may not be done with the tests. Let's just keep praying...I hope she has people visiting her. Can you imagine how happy she would be if they would let Sugarplum visit her? Hehehehe

Hello all! ~Des~ had e-mailed me her new e-mail address. To my private address(AOL). Now I can't open my AOL. Will someone please get in touch with her. And tell her, to send her new address to my Hotmail address. Thank you friends.

Briscoe Darling Jr.March 11, 2003 - Msg 12579:
Afternoon porch. I can't seem to shake one of those deep down creepy depressed feelings this afternoon. Pray for me, ok? I'm praying for bulbsnatcher to be able to kick that nicotine habit and for our precious Ro as she undergoes tests. Prayers for anyone else who needs them too.
Charlotte TuckerMarch 11, 2003 - Msg 12580:
BDJ....I may know someone who has Des' email address. If they do, I'll have them give her your message.

Charlotte...don't be blue, sweetie! Just think...spring is almost here and the world will feel alive again! It's been a looong winter, it seems. I get really down sometimes, and I go look at a magnet I have on my refrigerator that says "We cannot change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails." Sometimes that helps me some...I hope it helps you too! :-)

Hey.....that song, "Have You Forgotten"....if you guys want to hear it, go to this site! Just copy and paste....afraid of messing something up otherwise.
http://www.minibite.com/america/forgotten.htm

Love and prayers to all

The Bulb

March 11, 2003 - Msg 12581:
Evening porchters. How is everyone doing tonight?
Hey Charlotte, I sure hope you get feeling better. Don't know whats got ya down but I pray you perk up soon. Just remember Barney's talk to Gomer, "in this life there are all kinds of roads" you just are on a bumpy one right now but I "cpect" you'll be back on pavement soon if you hang on there. We all can help ya.
Howdy to the bulb and her formerly nicotine stained fingers. LOL Hope you don't give up hon. You can do it.
Hey Mrs. Wiley, you doing ok? We sure miss your posts here. And the same goes for you too Salty. You promised me you would sit more with us here and yer letting me down! LOL
Good to see you Hazel and your delightful sense of humour. You too Tom. Hope you are well.
Clara, Teresa, others who ain't sat with us for a spell. Your rockers are waiting and so are we.

AsaMarch 11, 2003 - Msg 12582:
Good evening, All. Hope everyone is ok. I just finished watching TAGS and loved it, of course.
Andy: "Well, Aunt Bee has a pretty good left hook but I think you can taker her".(to Barney)

Charlotte, I said a prayer for you. "Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness!". Spend some time praising God for all he has done and I'll bet you feel alot better, Dear.

Did anyone watch Larry King Live tonight? It was really good. He was interviewing some popular Christian writers and speakers to get their opinions on the possible war in Iraq. They were divided in their opinions. Max Lucado, John MacArthur and Bob James (I think is his name) were on the side of supporting the government's decision to go to war and some other guys that I had never heard of were in favor of sending in more inspectors (how niave). Anyways, it was an interesting discussion.

Prayers for Ro tonight (sure do miss her).

Goodnight, friends.

BooMarch 11, 2003 - Msg 12583:
If I could, I would lay down my weapon.
If I could, I would turn my cheek,
But I must defend the defensless
until this world belongs to the meek.

If I could I'd embrace every person,
on this earth who ever drew a breath,
but some men would hate and despise me,
for their hearts contain darkness and death.

So, try as I may to be peaceful,
to lay down my sword and my sheild,
there will never be true peace and harmony,
until Jesus' return is fulfilled.

AsaMarch 11, 2003 - Msg 12585:
Howdy, all you sweet, dear people. I'm typing this on a nurse's PC, she was kind enough to log on for me. I just had to let you all know that your prayers were answered in a wonderful way. The results of both invasions --- BENIGN! No cancer. I'm uncomfortable, but it's tolerable, especially with the good news I received. I have a heavy tube stuck in between two ribs, keeping my chest cavity drained of fluid and air, but the doctor found no cancer in there. The other surgeon went into my abdomen with scopes, got a good look at the large spot on the top of my liver, and pronounced it to be a hemangioma, which is a benign lesion. If you've ever seen a youngster with what looked like a wad of bubble gum stuck to their head - that's a hemangioma. It's a little tumor-like thing, that is very, very vascular, and therefore hard to remove because it would bleed at an unbelievable rate. Therefore, nothing will be done about the one on my liver, but as the doctor said, it could very well have been there since I was born, so why bother it now? The main thing is, there is no cancer. We do have one more pathology report from my lung to come back, probably tomorrow, but the doctor said he would be "extremely surprised" if it was anything to be concerned about.

So, dear friends, thank you so much for your prayers. I truly believe that my good news is the direct result of the prayers that have been offered on my behalf. I know that's why I had a peaceful mind going into this, and I'm just as sure that the prayers are the reason for the good outcome. All I can do is say thank you.

If there are misspellings in this, please forgive. I don't have my contacts in, and can't see what I'm typing very well. If Sugarplum was here, I know she would say hey! --RomeenaMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12586:
PRAISE THE LORD! PRAISE THE LORD! PRAISE THE LORD!
I am crying and rejoicing! We love you Ro.

Boo

Oh, and Asa, I think you are awesome, and you were right. You had a feeling everything would be ok with Ro. I guess you just knew in your heart!March 12, 2003 - Msg 12587:
Mornin' Y'all! Romeena,your news made my day! Thank God! Yes,HE heard our prayers.Hang in there and know we're here on the Porch if you need us.
Hot coffee and Krispy Kremes for everybody.Oh,and I'll leave a birthday cake for later-today is my favorite singer's birthday- James Taylor! Wishing him a Happy Birthday and many more! Hey Briscoe,can you jug us some JT? Ha Ha
*****SMILES*****
possum under a rockMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12588:
Hey Hey...Happy Birthday to JT. I am mighty fond of him too possum.

Now to our precious Romeena...what can we say? Our God is an awesome God. I was praying for you all day and also for my favorite wrassler who had a cervical fusion on Monday. You are so thoughtful for getting up here on the porch and letting us know how you are. A hemangioma huh? Well at least it wasn't a moulage. LOL Now we will be praying for pain relief and a speedy recovery and that soon you will feel like your "new" self. Hugs and baby carrots to ya.
fun girlMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12589:
WOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOO Romeena, that is great news and PTL. I am so happy to hear that the news is good. Hope you get better soon and come back to the porch with us and rock for many more years to come, in fact I'm coming over and plant a bananna tree in your back yard! How does that sound.:)
So who's your favorite wrassler fungirl? Did he get injured in the ring?
Hope everyone has a great day. Romeena's post sure made mine.

AsaMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12590:
Hey Bulb, Asa, and Boo, thanks for your prayers. I am feeling perkier today and you're right, Bulb, spring will help. I did see some of my bulbs (LOL) peeking their heads through the soil yesterday! I am unfortunately very affected by light or the lack of it! Romeena's great news has perked me up considerably. I have prayed faithfully. I even prayed for her when I prayed at night with my little girl (using her real name) and my little girl said, "Who's that?" I said, "Someone from the Porch!" Praises to our God. He is indeed awesome!
Charlotte TuckerMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12591:
Where is fun girl anyhow? Ro, give that nurse a special thank you from all of us for lettin' you use her PC.
CTMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12592:
Happy Birthday, James Taylor. I have loved you for years!

BooMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12593:
"Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain. I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end. I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend, but I always thought that I'd see you again."---Sweet Baby JamesMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12594:
Hello all! Thanks Bulbsnatcher. I heard from ~Des~ this morning. Have a Mayberry Day all.

Briscoe Darling Jr.March 12, 2003 - Msg 12595:
What wonderful news! Romeena, you have made everyone's day! Jesus is so faithful! I am sitting here with a nasty head cold and I have felt like I am in a fog all day, but somehow, that bit of good news has made ALL the difference! Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us! I will continue to pray for you that the lung test will come back with good news and that your recovery will be speedy and complete.
Best wishes to everyone else on the porch, thanks for the Krispy Kremes!

Mary WigginsMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12596:
Hey Porch, How's everyone doing? Great news on the porch for Romeena huh? That's fantastic. Prayers and a great positive attitude have and will always prevail. "If Jesus is for us, who can be against us". Glad eveyone is doing well. I've got to get back to diversifying right now. Have a great Mayberry kinda day.

Ellen BrownMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12601:
Great news Romeena! I am so happy for you! And thank you to that nurse for letting you tell us the great news! About your spelling, it was terrific, especially considering what you've just been through.
Have a great day, everyone!
-Sterling HolobyteMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12602:
Isn't God good. "His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me." My darling boys sing "I talk to Jesus when I pray and he hears me I know." Just a little song they learned in Children's Church, but so very very true.

Asa, my favorite wrassler is Edge. A youngun' with a head full of long beautiful hair. He is from Canada. It is said that years of slamming around in the ring caused him to have a fusion, but there was one particular fall that made him realize he needed to go to the doctor. I reckon they will say how he is doing on Smackdown tomorrow night.

Folks I think I may have offended Trevor. He forwarded some human growth pill ad and it promised weight loss, blah, blah, blah. Well I was really hurt, even though I probably shouldn't have been. So I went into my past and the mental and emotional abuse that started about my weight when I reached puberty. (From my father) I won't go into detail, but I haven't had an email from him since. Let's all pray real hard that he wasn't offended, or think I am a nut. I have really enjoyed corresponding with him and I am afraid I have lost a friend.

Praise the Lord that they found Elizabeth! Her family must be overjoyed.

fun girlMarch 12, 2003 - Msg 12603:
Evening porchsters! Great news here on the porch, not only is Romeena fine, but Elizabeth Smart has been found?? I hadn't heard that. Praise God. Now I am asking for more prayers. My son has the same fever that my daughter had last week but he has a terrible rash with it. We thought it was the same viral thing she had and the doctor didn't give her anything so we haven't taken him, but he has been home since Sunday and I'm getting very worried. If the rash and fever aren't gone tomorrow, to the doctor we go! Please pray for him. He is very frail and doesn't eat right most of the time so we really worry when he gets something like this. Thanks, porch!
Charlotte Tucker